IT Summer Intern, Office of CDIO (Chief Digital and Information Officer) Jobs in Edison at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Information Technology (IT) Intern will provide direct technical assistance and support to Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) team members for network, hardware, data, cyber security, software, and/or clinical informatics projects. Duties will be primarily project-based with varying responsibilities based on the primary team to which an Intern is assigned. Primary areas of opportunity include application & integration, data & analytics, infrastructure, cyber security, compliance, and support. The core requirement is a commitment to learning and an eagerness to participate in projects related to improving the organization's critical information systems, data security, and data management procedures.

Join the central nervous system of our the IT Department! The Office of the CDIO sits at the intersection of Strategic Planning, Operations, Financial Management, and Vendor Management, driving the departments core performance. We are seeking a highly analytical and motivated intern to spearhead a critical project: designing and building a comprehensive departmental performance dashboard from the ground up. In this high-visibility role, you will engage directly with leaders across our key functions to gather requirements, analyze complex data sets, and leverage tools like Google to transform raw data into actionable insights. This project will directly address our 2026 strategic goal of becoming a more data-driven department by providing leadership with a real-time, unified view of our operational and financial health. This is the perfect opportunity for a student passionate about the intersection of data analytics, finance, and business strategy who wants to make a tangible impact on executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of an Information Technology (IT) Intern at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Job responsibilities will vary depending on the assigned project. Core day-to-day responsibilities may include but are not limited to any of the following:

a. Perform analysis to understand the user needs.

b. Assist in the development and improvement of IT product(s) to meet the user needs.

c. Conduct tests and identify errors within the IT product(s).

d. Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and debugging with associated IT product(s).

e. Help with the software implementations, for example by providing training and support for the staff who will operate the software.

f. Participate in security monitoring and incident response services supporting the protection of HMH¿s assets, infrastructure and data.

g. Perform market research to compare and summarize current market options and develop organizational position statements regarding emerging technologies.

h. Consult with vendors, perform research and evaluate products to assist in the selection and purchase of equipment and installation or upgrade of systems.

• Contribute to HMH's technical documentation and participate in policy, procedure, and standards development.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Available to work onsite 50% of the time with 50% remote work up to 40 hrs/wk during the program timeframe.
• Maintain open communication and a positive working relationship with team members.
• Maintain professional (business casual) dress and grooming.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Pursuit of a degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, cyber security, advanced mathematics, data science, advanced analytics, clinical informatics, program management, or similar program.
• Minimum of 2 years of college or trade school education.
• Current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Satisfactory customer service skills.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Technical Certifications and Project Management Certifications are helpful but not required.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Solid troubleshooting skills. 
• Awareness of the Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) industry's current and emerging technology trends and direction, as well as a keen interest in information systems and technology. 
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner, with guidance from the assigned project leader and internship program coordinator for support

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Google, Citrix, ITIL, Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master, and/or Clinical Informatics certifications.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation
Flat Rate of $26.25 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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